WHL Bantam Draft chat (Thursday, May 4)
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TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2017
SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 2017
James Williams hoping for another big day in Spokane
The Washington State sophomore introduced himself with a big Crimson and Gray game in 2016.
Luke Falk says Easop Winston's hands are "the best I've ever seen"
The Washington State quarterback had high praise for the new Cougars receiver.
Grant Porter talks about switching positions
Former wide receiver Grant Porter scrimmaged at cornerback for the first time.
Alex Grinch on WSU scrimmage: A million mistakes and a million opportunities
Alex Grinch says the Cougars are far from perfect, but can improve considerably.
Mike Leach sees more consistency in Cougars scrimmage
Mike Leach said both the offensive and defense played better than the last time the Cougars scrimmaged.
MONDAY, FEB. 27, 2017
WSU seniors go out in style
Charles Callison, Ike Iroegbu and Josh Hawkinson after Washington State's Senior Day win over Washington.
Ernie Kent - How sweep it is
Ernie Kent talks to reporters after Washington State's Senior Day win over Washington.
MONDAY, FEB. 20, 2017
Girls' Basketball Tournaments
In 1974 many schools were still in the process of starting their girls basketball programs. In spite of that, the first WIAA girls state tournament was held. Central Washington University was the site, where sixteen teams came together to decide the very first state...
SATURDAY, FEB. 18, 2017
Mat Classic XXIX
Final individual results from Mat Classic XXIX at the Tacoma Dome.
Cougars excited for Hawkinson's milestone
With 14 points and 15 rebounds on Saturday, Josh Hawkinson became the first men's basketball player at Washington State to record 54 double-doubles.
Kent proud of how Cougars responded to challenge
Ernie Kent after Washington State's win over Arizona State.
THURSDAY, FEB. 16, 2017
Cougars talk about the importance of ending on a high note
Josh Hawkinson and Robert Franks talked about the importance of a strong finish to the 2016-17 season.
Ernie Kent calls out team after Arizona loss
Ernie Kent said the Cougars need to play with more pride and cannot keep making the same mistakes.
MONDAY, FEB. 6, 2017
1908 Basketball
The first year the city of Spokane had two public high schools was 1908. North Central opened that fall with approximately 325 students, all freshmen. South Central, formerly Spokane High, had a full component of students, totaling around 1,200.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 1, 2017
WSU Signing Day HQ
Today is the first day members of the class of 2016 can sign letters of intent. Check back here to see who has signed with the Cougars.
MONDAY, JAN. 30, 2017
1964 LC Basketball
Elra “Squinty” Hunter entered his 39th, and last, season as coach of the Lewis and Clark basketball team in 1963 with a strong group of returning players that went 20-5 the prior year. Led by Lance Brigham, Jay Bond and Bob Lobdell, the Tigers were...
MONDAY, JAN. 23, 2017
Bill Pierce's prep almanac: Moses Lake wrestling set standard for excellence
Moses Lake has had from its inception one of the premiere high school wrestling programs in the state of Washington. The program, founded in 1952 by Ed Beardsley, was what other schools strived to emulate as they began their own wrestling programs.
SATURDAY, JAN. 21, 2017
Callison, Daniels and Ireogbu talk about the CU win
All three guards played well in WSU's win over the Buffaloes.
Ernie Kent: Cougars can improve as bench comes alive
Ernie Kent talks about improved bench play and Charles Callison's big night in WSU's win over Colorado.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 18, 2017
Hawkinson: Early energy determines outcomes for the Cougars
Josh Hawkinson says WSU comes out flat way too often and that is why the Cougars struggle.
Ernie Kent: We owed the crowd better
Ernie Kent says it is unfortunate Washington State played poorly when the fans braved elements to see the Cougars play.
MONDAY, JAN. 16, 2017
1965 Harrington Basketball
The Harrington High basketball team was on a mission for the 1964-65 season. It had just missed winning the state B championship the prior year, losing in the final seconds to Cathlamet in the championship game.
SATURDAY, JAN. 14, 2017
Kent happier with WSU's toughness in loss at Cal
After getting manhandled by Stanford the Cougars were competitive at California.
THURSDAY, JAN. 12, 2017
Kent: Stanford manhandled us
Ernie Kent blames a lack of physicality and toughness for Washington State's woes in Palo Alto on Thursday.
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